Bill > HR5348

This bill amends the Social Security Act to provide a mechanism for reissuing Social Security account numbers (SSNs) to children under 14 whose original SSN has been compromised through loss or theft of their Social Security card. Specifically, the bill allows a parent or guardian to submit evidence under penalty of perjury to the Commissioner of Social Security demonstrating that their child's SSN confidentiality has been breached. Upon verification, the Commissioner is required to issue a new SSN to the child and maintain a record of the original card's loss or theft. The provisions of this bill would take effect 180 days after its enactment, giving the Social Security Administration time to implement the new process. The bill aims to protect young children from potential identity theft by providing a clear administrative pathway to obtain a new, secure Social Security number in cases where the original number's confidentiality has been compromised.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5348/all-info